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Fahmida Choonara | fchoonara@radioislam.co.za<\/span>
\n27 March 2023 | 09:00 CAT<\/span>
\n2 min read<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Ahlan Wa Sahlan<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Faaizah Laher, a dietician at The Garden City Hospital, spoke to Radio Islam International about what foods and drinks to enjoy at suhoor and which should be avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n

Suhoor is a beautiful sunnah of our Prophet Nabi Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him).<\/span><\/p>\n

The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: \u201cEat suhoor, for in suhoor there is blessing.\u201d al-Bukhaari (1923). Therefore, a purified suhoor is beneficial.<\/span><\/p>\n

Faaizah Laher recommends apple juice as an excellent drink for suhoor as it provides significant benefits, including keeping good energy levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

For iftaar, we need foods that provide the energy we need and are fulfilling.<\/span><\/p>\n

Laher recommends meals with great energy sources, including proteins, fibre and slow-digesting carbohydrates. She provided a comprehensive list of wholesome and sunnah foods, including:<\/span><\/p>\n